Labor union, PECO accuse each other of acting in bad faith in competing complaints
Both PECO and IBEW Local 614 have filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board, accusing each other of acting in bad faith during contract talks.
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Both PECO and IBEW Local 614 have filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board, accusing each other of acting in bad faith during contract talks.
PECO's requested rate increases, if approved, would have spiked electric and gas bills for the average customer by $34.
PECO said it is withdrawing its request for a rate hike with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, saying that after talks with Gov. Josh Shapiro they are going to prioritize affordability. The increase, if it took effect, would have raised the average household's electric bill by $20 a month.
The union, IBEW Local 614, wants to return to the table on April 19 but said talks can start earlier.
More than 1,000 PECO workers won't be walking off the job Wednesday after their contract expired. It marks the first time IBEW Local 614 will be without a contract.
PECO utility filed requests with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission seeking approval to boost rates as part of a long-term plan to upgrade infrastructure and improve reliability.
Members of IBEW Local 614 say they're seeking higher wages, improved health benefits and the restoration of pensions.
The current contract between PECO and IBEW Local 614 expires at midnight, and the union says it's fighting for higher wages, better health benefits and the restoration of pensions. Josh Sanders reports.
Many families in Delaware County are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter.
PECO and police are on the scene of a crash and possible power outage on Chester Pike in Norwood, Delaware County. Josh Sidorowicz is at our Pulse Desk with the latest information and visuals from Chopper 3.
Tuesday marks two weeks since the deadly explosion at a Bristol, Pennsylvania nursing home, and a third person has recently died from injuries connected to the blast. Now a lawsuit is alleging PECO and Bristol had knowledge of a gas leak prior to the explosion. Brandon Goldner has the latest.
A PECO worker was among the people injured in the explosion at the Bristol nursing home two days before Christmas.
PECO's in-home energy assessment program offers a personalized evaluation of how a home uses and loses energy.
With winter fast approaching and energy prices continuing to rise, many Philadelphia families are bracing for steep utility bills. But a local program from PECO is offering some relief.
After a story about PECO customers who hadn't received bills for months, the company says it's making progress on the issue.
PECO has announced a $10 million Customer Assistance Fund to help customers struggling to pay their electric bills across southeastern Pennsylvania. The initiative is funded by Exelon, the utility’s parent company. Beginning Aug. 4, the new program will offer one-time, $500 grants to qualifying households.
CBS News Philadelphia is in your corner to help you keep your energy bill from soaring along with the temperatures during this heat wave.
Close to 200 people in Haverford Township are still without power. Residents who've gotten their power back said they're lending a helping hand in any way they can to their fellow neighbors who are still without power. PECO told CBS News Philadelphia that they don't think they'll be able to restore power to the neighborhood until late Monday night.
The severe weather threat in the Philadelphia region is over, but the storms knocked out power for thousands in the Delaware Valley on Thursday night.
After over 220,000 customers were out of power Thursday night, about 50,000 PECO customers remained in the dark Saturday morning after the utility said it may multiple days before electricity is fully restored.
After over 200,000 customers lost power Thursday night, PECO crews are out across southeastern Pennsylvania working to get power restored. Spokesperson Tom Brubaker told Wakisha Bailey the utility will be working 24/7 getting electricity back for customers.
Several trees were knocked down in the Philadelphia region on Thursday night as strong storms rocked the Delaware Valley.
With summer just around the corner and temperatures feeling like 100 next week, staying cool can be a challenge. Especially when you don’t have air conditioning. Some people in our area are getting some much-needed help. Madeleine Wright reports the effort to provide seniors relief from the heat.
Thousands of PECO customers have experienced glitches involving incorrect statements or going months without receiving a bill.
Thousands of PECO customers have experienced bizarre billing glitches since last fall, resulting in some receiving shocking statements or going months without receiving a bill. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner and getting to the bottom of it.
Philadelphia police say six men forced their way into a Chinatown business and robbed and raped the victims at gunpoint.
Two private contractors were rushed to a Philadelphia burn center after officials said they were electrocuted in Ocean City.
Before you head to the polls – or make a plan to vote by mail – here's what Pennsylvania voters need to know about the 2026 primary election.
The National Financial Educators Council estimates Americans lost close to $1,000 in 2025 because of gaps in financial knowledge.
The American Lung Association hopes to welcome more than 1,000 at the 12th annual LUNG FORCE Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Philadelphia police say six men forced their way into a Chinatown business and robbed and raped the victims at gunpoint.
Two private contractors were rushed to a Philadelphia burn center after officials said they were electrocuted in Ocean City.
Before you head to the polls – or make a plan to vote by mail – here's what Pennsylvania voters need to know about the 2026 primary election.
The National Financial Educators Council estimates Americans lost close to $1,000 in 2025 because of gaps in financial knowledge.
Puck drop for Game 5 between the Penguins and Flyers is set for 7 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Philadelphia police say six men forced their way into a Chinatown business and robbed and raped the victims at gunpoint.
Before you head to the polls – or make a plan to vote by mail – here's what Pennsylvania voters need to know about the 2026 primary election.
The American Lung Association hopes to welcome more than 1,000 at the 12th annual LUNG FORCE Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
An infant was found dead inside a Northern Liberties apartment Saturday, Philadelphia police said.
Fifty years after attending kindergarten at St. Charles Borromeo School in South Philadelphia, classmates gathered for a reunion.
Two private contractors were rushed to a Philadelphia burn center after officials said they were electrocuted in Ocean City.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Three cats were exposed to a rabid bat found in the attic of a home in Haddonfield, N.J., on April 18, health officials said.
Photos of the grand opening of LesbiVeggies in Camden.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
As people mark Earth Day, one Delaware business owner is finding value in what others throw away.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Puck drop for Game 5 between the Penguins and Flyers is set for 7 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Payton Pritchard scored 32 points, and Jayson Tatum added 30 as the Celtics crushed the Sixers in Joel Embiid's return in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Chris Sale shut down the Phillies for the second time in nine days and won his 150th career game as the Atlanta Braves built an early lead and beat Philadelphia 6-2.
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler gave up two runs in five innings in his season debut against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.
The Pittsburgh Penguins force Game 5 after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday Night.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Philadelphia's ballot drop boxes have been put into place ahead of Pennsylvania's primary election on May 19. Satellite election offices are also now open across the city.
The American Lung Association in Pennsylvania is gearing up to honor those living with and those impacted by lung cancer and diseases at their annual LUNG FORCE Walk. Survivor Tamika Reddy and Kate Veiga with the American Lung Association joined CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell to talk about the importance of this year's event at the Philadelphia Zoo.
The National Financial Educators Council estimates Americans lost hundreds of dollars in 2025 because of gaps in financial knowledge. Experts say those losses can mean the difference between building savings and falling deeper into debt.
Monday is the pick of the week in the Delaware Valley with bright, sunny skies and high temperatures in the 70s around the region. More clouds move in on Tuesday, but the NEXT big weather change is tracking several rounds of rain on Wednesday and Thursday.
Cole Allen, the 31-year-old suspect in Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, is due in federal court Monday. Prosecutors say he's expected to be arraigned on at least two charges, including using a firearm during a violent crime and assault on a federal law enforcement officer.